Fletcher vs. Henderson is a key battle in Cal Poly-Montana football game

Ellis Henderson’s return to full strength couldn’t have come at a better time for the Montana football team.

After a prolonged illness sidelined the 6-foot, 195-pound receiver for most of the 2014 season, Henderson caught seven passes for a game-high 133 yards and a touchdown during the Grizzlies’ season opening home victory against North Dakota State.

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Look for Cal Poly senior Chris Fletcher to be among the Mustang defenders tasked with slowing the explosive Henderson. A 12-game starter at cornerback a year ago, Fletcher is Cal Poly’s top returning tackler (68) and he broke up a team-best 10 passes.

The Mustangs’ secondary figures to be tested early and often after Montana threw the ball 57 times last week.